St John Brooch
Vintage 1980s Brooches
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Brooches
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold, Platinum
Antique 1850s French Early Victorian Brooches
Diamond, Natural Pearl, 14k Gold, Silver
Antique 1860s Etruscan Revival Brooches
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1910s Edwardian Brooches
Diamond, Moonstone, Cat’s Eye, Platinum
Vintage 1920s Edwardian Brooches
10k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1920s Art Deco Brooches
Crystal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1940s Art Deco Brooches
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1920s Art Deco Brooches
Diamond, 14k Gold, White Gold
Antique 1890s French Victorian Brooches
18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Enamel
Antique 1890s Victorian Brooches
Onyx, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1890s Victorian Brooches
Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Modern Brooches
Emerald, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Brooches
Diamond, White Gold
Antique 19th Century English High Victorian Brooches
9k Gold
Late 20th Century Art Nouveau Brooches
Yellow Gold, 10k Gold
1990s American Renaissance Revival Brooches
Gold Plate, Enamel
Vintage 1980s Brooches
20th Century Brooches
Vintage 1980s American Modern Brooches
Enamel
Late 20th Century American Cuff Bracelets
Mid-20th Century Unknown Retro Brooches
Diamond, Emerald, Ruby, Blue Sapphire, 18k Gold, White Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1880s American Late Victorian Brooches
Diamond, Platinum, 14k Gold
Mid-20th Century Modernist Brooches
Pearl, 14k Gold, White Gold
Antique 1890s Art Nouveau Brooches
Sterling Silver
21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Brooches
Pearl, Sapphire, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Brooches
Jade, Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Late Victorian Brooches
Natural Pearl, Turquoise, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique Early 19th Century Unknown Edwardian Brooches
Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Platinum
Antique 1890s Russian Empire Brooches
Garnet, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Vintage 1910s Art Deco Brooches
Onyx, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1910s Edwardian Brooches
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1890s Art Nouveau Brooches
Garnet, Sterling Silver
Mid-20th Century Modernist Brooches
Garnet, Rose Gold
Antique 1890s Art Nouveau Brooches
Opal, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Vintage 1950s Modernist Brooches
Yellow Gold, 14k Gold
Vintage 1920s Art Deco Brooches
Marcasite, Pearl, Sterling Silver
Antique 1890s Russian Late Victorian Brooches
Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Antique 1890s Art Nouveau Brooches
Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1890s Victorian Brooches
Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1920s Art Deco Brooches
Sapphire, 14k Gold, White Gold
Vintage 1920s Art Deco Brooches
Diamond, Sapphire, Platinum
21st Century and Contemporary Brooches
1990s Unknown Art Nouveau Brooches
Gold Plate
Vintage 1980s Brooches
1990s American Modern Brooches
Vintage 1980s American Modern Brooches
Vintage 1980s American Modern Brooches
Vintage 1980s Brooches
Vintage 1980s American Modern Brooches
Vintage 1980s Unknown Modern Brooches
Antique 1890s Victorian Brooches
14k Gold, Enamel
Early 20th Century Unknown Egyptian Revival Brooches
Amethyst, Silver
Antique Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Brooches
Natural Pearl, Diamond, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1890s Victorian Brooches
Onyx, Pearl, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Vintage 1920s Art Deco Brooches
Jade, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1890s Victorian Brooches
Crystal, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1890s Victorian Brooches
Pearl, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Antique 1890s British Victorian Brooches
Diamond, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Silver
Vintage 1910s Edwardian Brooches
Amethyst, Pearl, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1920s Art Deco Brooches
14k Gold, Yellow Gold
Vintage 1920s Art Deco Brooches
Sapphire, Platinum
Antique 1880s Victorian Brooches
Turquoise, Pearl, 14k Gold, Rose Gold
Antique 1890s Victorian Brooches
10k Gold
Antique 1890s Victorian Brooches
Pearl, 14k Gold, Rose Gold, Enamel
Vintage 1980s Brooches
Gold Plate
1990s American Jackets
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Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Link Bracelets
Diamond, Platinum
Late 20th Century Retro Brooches
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1930s Unknown Art Deco Brooches
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Beaded Necklaces
Natural Pearl, Pearl, White Diamond, Diamond, Platinum, White Gold, 18k ...
Early 20th Century French Art Deco More Bracelets
Diamond, Platinum
Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Brooches
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1930s Unknown Art Deco Brooches
Diamond, Cultured Pearl, Platinum
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Brooches
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Choker Necklaces
Diamond, Onyx, Platinum
Vintage 1920s Art Deco Brooches
Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Platinum
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Brooches
Diamond, White Diamond, Pearl, Natural Pearl, Platinum
Vintage 1910s Art Nouveau Brooches
Diamond, Pearl, Ruby, Yellow Gold, Platinum
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Brooches
Diamond, Platinum
Vintage 1920s French Art Deco Brooches
Diamond, Onyx, Platinum
Antique Early 1900s Unknown Victorian Brooches
Diamond, Pearl, 14k Gold
Antique 1880s British Victorian Multi-Strand Necklaces
Diamond, Yellow Gold, Silver
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Finding the Right Brooches for You
Vintage brooches, which refer to decorative jewelry traditionally pinned to garments and used to fasten pieces of clothing together where needed, have seen increasing popularity in recent years.
While jewelry trends come and go, brooches are indeed back on the radar thanks to fashion houses like Gucci, Versace, Dior and Saint Laurent, all of which feature fun pinnable designs in their current collections. Whether a dazzlingly naturalistic Art Nouveau dragonfly, a whimsical David Webb animal, a gem-studded bloom or a streamlined abstract design, these jewels add color and sparkle to your look and a spring to your step.
Given their long history, brooches have expectedly taken on a variety of different shapes and forms over time, with jewelers turning to assorted methods of ornamentation for these accessories, including enameling and the integration of pearls and gemstones. Cameo brooches that originated during the Victorian age are characterized by a shell carved in raised relief that feature portraits of a woman’s profile, while 19th-century micromosaic brooches, comprising innumerable individually placed glass fragments, sometimes feature miniature depictions of a pastoral scene in daily Roman life.
At one time, brooches were symbols of wealth, made primarily from the finest metals and showcasing exquisite precious gemstones. Today, these jewels are inclusive and universal, and you don’t have to travel very far to find an admirer of brooches. They can be richly geometric in form, such as the ornate diamond pins dating from the Art Deco era, or designer-specific, such as the celebrated naturalistic works created by Tiffany & Co., the milk glass and gold confections crafted by Trifari or handmade vintage Chanel brooches of silk or laminated sheer fabric. Chanel, of course, has never abandoned this style, producing gorgeously baroque CC examples since the 1980s.
Brooches are versatile and adaptable. These decorative accessories can be worn in your hair, on hats, scarves and on the lower point of V-neck clothing. Pin a dazzling brooch to the lapel of your blazer-and-tee combo or add a cluster of smaller pins to your overcoat. And while brooches have their place in “mourning jewelry,” in that a mourning brooch is representative of your connection to a lost loved one, they’re widely seen as romantic and symbolic of love, so much so that a hardcore brooch enthusiast might advocate for brooches to be worn over the heart.
Today, find a wide variety of antique and vintage brooches for sale on 1stDibs, including gold brooches, sapphire brooches and more.
- Where are St. John Knits made?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022Where St. John Knits makes apparel varies. Many of the designer's apparel pieces come from its factory in Irvine, California. However, in 2017, the company shifted some of its production to Tijuana, Mexico. On 1stDibs, find a collection of St. John Knits.
- Is St. John a luxury brand?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 13, 2024Yes, St. John is a luxury brand. The American fashion brand is known for producing high-end knitwear using traditional crafting techniques to ensure quality. In addition, the buttons, trims and embellishments used to finish pieces are generally handcrafted out of fine materials like 24-karat gold and rhodium. Find a variety of St. John apparel on 1stDibs.
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